* Filming for "Order of the Phoenix" will begin in February 2006.
* Most of the cast will be returning but no official word on Tom Felton yet. Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) has also talked about not wanting to return but they're still in negotiations with him
* Director David Yates has already gone through the entire film using storyboards. He apparently "brings a real sensitivity and humanity to the film."
* Grawp will not only be featured in the film but will be a fully digital character. There's apparently some great stuff with Grawp in the script.
* The filmmakers intend to have the Black family tapestry in the film and want it to be 100% accurate and correct. JK Rowling has been involved in ensuring all the required detail is included.
* Filming for "Order of the Phoenix" will be across locations in the United Kingdom. After considering moving to a cheaper European Country, the Powers that Be decided, despite expense, it'd be easiest to remain in Britain.
* Although not officially confirmed, it is said that this book will be a one movie affair and not be split into two movies. Whether they're willing to make it longer, or whether they'll condense to the usual 2 hours 15 minutes, will not be known for some time.
* As for new characters, Imelda Staunton has been cast as Professor Umbridge. I think she's perfect:
The final word on who will be playing Luna Lovegood will be announced within the next couple of weeks.
I WILL KEEP THIS THREAD ALIVE UNTIL THE MOVIE COMES OUT WHICH IS JUNE 2007
I was more upset over Sirius dying than I was over Dumbledore but both had me in tears. I really hope they make the death of Sirius meaningful in this movie and not just play it off like it's no big deal like they did with Cedric's death in the 4th movie. They better not kill off Lupin. Oh god, that would be horrible. 
